Delve into Ban Hin Ngom in Thailand
Ban Hin Ngom in the region of Nong Khai is a city in Thailand - some 329 mi or ( 530 km ) North-East of Bangkok , the country's capital .
Current time in Ban Hin Ngom is now 08:50 PM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Bangkok " with a UTC offset of 7 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Chiang Mai, Hanoi, Wang Saphung, Udon Thani, and Ubon Ratchathani. While being here, make sure to check out Chiang Mai . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Ban Hin Ngom ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Rookie's Lao Vacation Part 3 - Rookie misses Phouangmala; thinks back on meeting her for the first time and their traditional Lao engagement ceremony. ..
Laos: Vientiane - Xieng Khuan or Buddha Park
25 km southeast of Vientiane overlooking the Mekong River is a sculpture park. This is the for-runner to the Sala Keoku sculpture park in Nong Khai, Thailand. The park was built in 1958 by Luang Pu Bu ..
Sala Keoku - ศาลาแก้วกู่ - Nong Khai
Sala Keoku - Bizarre Hindu and Buddhist sculpture park. Alternative name: Wat Khaek. It is located near Nong Khai, Thailand in immediate proximity of the Thai-Lao border and the Mekong river. ..
entering the Giant Pumpkin at Buddha Park.mpg
Perhaps the most fascinating attraction of the Buddha Park east of Vientiane is the Giant Pumpkin (see my other videos about Buddha Park). I am videoing my entrance to the Pumpkin ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Buddha Park
Buddha Park, also known as Xieng Khuan (as well as other variations of the spelling), is a sculpture park located 25 km southeast from Vientiane, Laos in a meadow by the Mekong River. Although it is not a temple (Wat), the park may be referred to as Wat Xieng Khuan, since it contains numerous religious images. The name Xieng Khuan means Spirit City. The park contains over 200 Hindu and Buddhist statues. The socialist government operates Buddha Park as a tourist attraction and public park.
Located at 17.91 102.76 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Sala Keoku
Sala Keoku is a park featuring giant fantastic concrete sculptures inspired by Buddhism and Hinduism. It is located near Nong Khai, Thailand in immediate proximity of the Thai-Lao border and the Mekong river. The park has been built by and reflects the personal vision of Luang Pu Bunleua Sulilat and his followers (the construction started in 1978).
Located at 17.89 102.78 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
Nong Khai
Nong Khai (เทศบาลเมืองหนองคาย, Thesaban Mueang Nong Khai or หนองคาย or Nong Khai) is a city in North-East Thailand. It is also the capital of Nong Khai Province. Situated on the Mekong River, near the site of the first Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge, spanning the river to Laos. The Thai-Lao Friendship bridge was largely funded by a gift to the Lao Government by the Australian Keating Labour Government.
Located at 17.88 102.75 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
Nong Khai Province
Nong Khai is the northernmost of the north-eastern (Isan) provinces (changwat) of Thailand. Neighbouring provinces are (from east clockwise) Bueng Kan, Sakon Nakhon, Udon Thani and Loei. To the north it borders Vientiane Province, Vientiane Prefecture and Bolikhamxai of Laos.
Located at 17.87 102.74 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
Thanaleng Railway Station
Thanaleng Railway Station, also known as Dongphosy Station (Ban Dong Phosy in Lao), is a railway station in Dongphosy village, Hadxayfong district, Vientiane Prefecture, Laos. It is located 20 km east of the Lao capital city of Vientiane and 4 km north of the border between Laos and Thailand along the Mekong River. The station opened on March 5, 2009, becoming part of the first international railway link serving Laos.
Located at 17.90 102.71 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
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